Category Archives: Jewelry

The Tale of Two Rings

*** Editor’s Note:  I posted the correct answers under each picture.  Good guesses, everyone!  Thanks for playing along, guys!  *** This is the tale of two rings, Both shiny, wonderful things. To be worn on the hand Of the lady … Continue reading

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Strike Up The Band(s)!

We bought our wedding bands last night!   Squeal, I am so excited! Originally, I thought I wanted a simple band of princess cut diamonds, which looked very similar to this: (Source) Upon further discussion and Internet browsing though, I thought … Continue reading

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Shopping for Wedding Bands, Round One

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the big show this cold and rainy Saturday afternoon in Wisconsin!  The arena:  a local jewelry store.  The event:  shopping for wedding bands.  Will this be a one-round bout? In this corner, boasting 14 karat … Continue reading

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How to Keep Your Sparkler Sparkly

Materials Needed: * jewelry cleaner—I got mine at a bridal show, but I’m pretty sure your jeweler should have given you at least a small bottle when your fiancé purchased your ring (at least, mine did!) * electric toothbrush—note of … Continue reading

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Ring Conundrum: Epilogue

She said yes! (See the first part of the story here and here).

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Ring Conundrum: Finale!

So, remember the Ring Conundrum I posted about previously?   I’m back to give you the finale to the story!  A quick recap:  N is going to ask D to marry him, but wants it to be a complete surprise…yet he … Continue reading

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Ring Conundrum

I was recently let in on a little secret:  one of my best friend’s little brothers is about to get engaged!  He is taking his girlfriend on a cruise this month and he will be popping the question to here … Continue reading

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Pearls!

Hi Guys!  Sorry for my prolonged absence yet again.  I have been focusing so much on my marathon training that to be honest, I really haven’t been doing much wedding planning at all. I have been reading Weddingbee and Style … Continue reading

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